General Surgeon Jobs in Ohio

A General Surgeon is a highly skilled professional in the medical field who specializes in performing various types of surgeries on patients. Their role encompasses diagnosing patients, determining the need for surgery, performing surgical procedures, and providing postoperative care. They may also conduct research and teach surgical procedures to medical students and residents. A general surgeon might perform a broad range of surgical procedures in various areas of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, breast, skin, and soft tissues among others.

Before becoming a General Surgeon, individuals typically start as Medical Students, before advancing to Residency in General Surgery and potentially a Fellowship in a surgical specialty. Essential skills for this profession include manual dexterity, physical stamina, and a good ability to handle stress. Additionally, they must have keen attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Certification from the American Board of Surgery or equivalent is typically required, ensuring the surgeon has met specific educational, training, and professional standards. Ongoing education is also crucial in this role due to the constantly evolving nature of medical knowledge and surgical techniques.

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Podiatric Surgeon

  • Chillicothe, OH
  • 21 days ago
  • Chillicothe, OH
  • 21 days ago

surgical residency program Minimum of six months experience in podiatry assignments Valid and current license to practice podiatric medicine Completion of Officer Training School course Must be between...

Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon

  • Brook Park, OH
  • 21 days ago
  • Brook Park, OH
  • 21 days ago

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLY The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary...

Vitreoretinal Surgeon- Columbus, OH

  • Columbus, OH
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 90+ days ago

Retina Specialist Opportunity Columbus, OH Retina Vitreous Associates, a leading and well-established retina practice, is seeking a fellowship-trained Retina Specialist to join our team in...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Lima, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lima, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon/Trauma Surgeon to join an experienced team in a busy, well-respected practice The Practice: Call 1:8 Provide on-call coverage for Trauma Surgery, support to ICU, and...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Ashland, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ashland, OH
  • 13 hours ago

April Schedule: 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays with some night/weekend call coverage Responsibilities: Cystoscopies Vasectomies Lacerations Ureteroscopies Prostate procedures Other urology surgery...

Thoracic Surgeon Job at Trinity Health in Columbus, OH

  • Columbus, OH
  • 15 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 15 hours ago

The ideal candidate will have the vision and excitement to grow the thoracic surgery volume and may have the opportunity to lead the General Thoracic Surgery group....

Surgery - General Physician

  • Ohio City, OH
  • 23 hours ago
  • Ohio City, OH
  • 23 hours ago

All Star Healthcare Solutions is seeking a General Surgeon to assist with locums coverage in Ohio....

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Dayton Gr8Jobs

  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Hospital is a teaching hospital for numerous residency programs including general surgery and orthopedics, offering residency teaching opportunities....

Hernia Surgeon Opportunity - Cleveland, OH

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago

University Hospitals of Cleveland is seeking a Director for the Comprehensive Hernia Center within the Division of General Surgery....

Physician/Surgery - General/Ohio/Permanent/At the confluence

  • Ohio City, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Ohio City, OH
  • 1 day ago

Call will be 1:5 1 day per week, 1 weekend per month 8-15 surgeries/week No Trauma, Endoscopy preferred...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Ashtabula, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Ashtabula, OH
  • 4 days ago

Full-time negotiable schedule On call no more than 10 days per month Office-Clinic, Hospital-Based 4 Operating Rooms 2 General Surgeons in Practice Adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients Procedures...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Oregon, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Oregon, OH
  • 5 days ago

Primary responsibility is Hospital General Surgery and Level 3 Trauma call coverage, general surgery consult coverage at the hospital....

diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia and prostate cancer....

Breast Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

  • Canton, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 6 days ago

Practice Attributes Access to clinical trials Breast Surgery call only (no general surgery call required) Outstanding Compensation and Benefits Active Cancer Patient Support Dedicated radiologists,...

General Surgeon Opportunity in Northeastern Ohio JOB-2999162

  • Dover, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Dover, OH
  • 8 days ago

General Surgeon Opportunity in Northeastern Ohio JOB-2999162 CompHealth Facebook Details Posted: 18-Feb-25 Location: Dover, Ohio Type: Full Time Categories: Physicians/Surgeons Internal Number: JOB-...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Ohio

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in Ohio as reported by the BLS.

$448,480


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Ohio offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.1%
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%
Master's Degree
10.8%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
0.9%



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